How Much Does USPS Express Mail Cost for 2019

Effective January 27, 2019 the cost for sending by Express Mail has three
seperate rates;
a flat rate envelope (12-1/2" x
9-1/2") is $25.50, a padded envelope (12-1/2" x
9-1/2") is $26.20 and a legal envelope (15" x 9-1/2")
is at $25.70. As of Jan 21, 2018, the prices were $24.70, $25.40, and $24.90 respectively.
As of Jan 22, 2017 the prices were $23.75, $24.95 and $23.95 respectively. Previous to that, all
three were the same at $22.95 as of January 17, 2016.

Prior to a January, 2016, an amount of $19.99 went into effect January `014.
Before this, there was an increase to $19.95 during January `013.
Prior to even then, consumers paid $18.95 for the service.

Express is just about the quickest way to send mail through the United States Post
Office. And the USPS does claim overnight delivery for the service, offering a money
back guarantee. Noting that weekend delivery may be an option with Sunday/Holiday
delivery at an added charge.

Express Next To Similar Mail Services

The Express Mail Flat rate is daily up against the `019 Flat Rate for
regular Priority mail envelope at $7.35 (same effective date). So
some consideration may be warranted before choosing between
these services to the exclusion of other providers.

Legal Flat Rate rate at $7.65 (formerly $7.00 as of '018 and $6.95 set `017)

To be sendable by the USPS: since Priority Mail Express envelopes are
available freely at the Post Office, size restrictions are by what may fit in
their standard issue sleeve.

History

Back in 1860, was the year the Pony Express began. Since then, the last
half of the name has had its indeliby influence - spreading to other realms, however
some customers even today might equate the two; even though, 'Priority Express Mail' is
simply the re-monikering of what was formerly 'Domestic Express Mail' by the Post Office.

Tips

Since overnight delivery does not always take place on schedule, for various
reasons, it is always a great idea to be as generous as possible with the expected delivery
date and definitely have the package scanned before the delivery cut-off time.